A Chinese cook in the Middle East serves up a very different anti-war film
Upending Hollywood’s ‘saviour-hero’ convention in war films, a tale about a humble chef offers a quiet, distinctly Chinese perspective. Source: SCMP
Anna Paquin and Melissa Gilbert Call for Protection of Child Actors After Hayden Panettiere’s Death: “Where Is the Collective Outrage?”
Panettiere, who started working in Hollywood at a young age with roles in ‘One Life to Live’ and ‘Remember the Titans,’ among others, died last Sunday at age 36. Source: THR
The Odyssey becomes highest grossing R-rated film of all time
Christopher Nolan’s epic has achieved $1.35bn at the global box office, overtaking 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine. Source: The Guardian
Drive-in cinemas are rare these days. But the last one in Melbourne’s north still draws a faithful crowd
At the peak of their popularity, there were more than 300 drive-in cinemas in Australia. Now, the Coburg Drive-In is the last one left within an hour of the Melbourne CBD. Source: The Guardian UK
Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Will Threaten $2.78 Billion in Economic Value, Says L.A. County
As the public perception battle over Paramount‘s attempt to seal its deal for Warner Bros. Discovery hits a fever pitch, the historic home of Hollywood — Los Angeles County — is throwing fuel on the fire. Source: THR
BFI Boss Ben Roberts, Picturehouse’s Clare Binns on Gen Z’s Cinema Renaissance, AI Slop and British Indie Film: “We’re Not Great at Comedy”
The pair spoke at Edinburgh Film Festival’s keynote industry session on Saturday, lauding the work of ‘Obsession,’ ‘The Odyssey,’ and pondering the challenges that lie ahead for the U.K.’s independent film sector. Source: THR